The draw has been kind to O’Sullivan, who should only be concerned about 2016 runner-up Ding Junhui in the bottom half.

Trump, the hat-trick seeking Mark Selby, 2015 star Stuart Bingham, Mark Allen, Shaun Murphy and John Higgins all feature in the top section.

“Ronnie has been on a different level to anyone else this season,” added Trump, whose best Crucible effort was reaching the 2011 final as a 21-year-old.

“A lot of players have collapsed against him. With the way he’s playing, the confidence he has and the mood he is in, he will be a massive favourite at the Crucible, even more so than any other year.”

Selby is an obvious danger after prevailing three times in the past four years and showed his well-being with a recent China Open success.

However, the Jester from Leicester must overcome a series of proven Crucible performers and 7/2 is a touch short for us.

Instead, we’re having a saver on Trump at 8/1 to finally fulfil his enormous potential on the biggest stage.

The Bristol potter has been in solid form all season, winning the European Masters and reaching six other ranking semi-finals, as well as the last four of the Masters.

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Tony has been a journalist for more than 25 years, with past positions including Press Association betting editor, Teletext Sport betting editor and Sport Newspapers deputy racing editor. A Manchester United and Salford Red Devils supporter, he spends much of his spare time walking his two pet greyhounds.

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